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2006 Handley Cellars Handley Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Chardonnay

15.0% alc., 1,510 cases,
$20. The vineyard is located at the cooler end of the Dry Creek Valley and benefits from coastal fog
influence in the mornings. Temperatures were higher than normal in July, 2006, accounting for the
higher sugars and resulting alcohol. 65% of the wine was fermented and aged in French oak barrels
(18% new); 35% was stainless steel fermented before it was racked to French oak barrels and puncheons.
The wine spent six months in oak before bottling. 35% of the blend finished MLF.
·I am
particularly partial to this style of Chardonnay. The nose offers leesy, butter, peach and lemon peel aromas.
On the palate the wine is creamy and fruity with plenty of stone fruit extract. Beautifully balanced
with acid under control and a long finish with no alcohol in site. Delicious.Reviewed August 4, 2008WINERY&nbsp»ARTICLE&nbsp»

2006 Handley Cellars Anderson Valley Estate Chardonnay

12.8% alc., 1,934 cases, $22. Ample
leaf canopy protected the Chardonnay clusters from the July heat and they ripened fully during moderate
weather in August and September. Fruit was carefully dropped and sorted to ensure quality.
The wine received a balanced oak regime, fermenting and aging in a combination of new and neutral
barrels and puncheons. The wine was aged sur lie for 3 months. 32% of the wine completed MLF.
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bit more apparent acidity and austerity than the above Chardonnay, in part due to lower alcohol..
Equally attractive aromas and flavors of green apples, pears, peaches, almonds, and oak with a citrus
bent. The texture is edgy and the finish is refreshingly crisp. Beautifully balanced and a treat to drink.Reviewed August 4, 2008WINERY&nbsp»ARTICLE&nbsp»